Benchmark 4
Two Reenactment Scenes + Additional Tour Dates
4. Expanded Production and Nationwide Premiere Tour with Reenactments - $100,000
4.1 Reenactment Scenes
• Two Detailed Reenactment Scenes: $30,000
• Scene Development and Scriptwriting: $5,000
• Costs for writers and historians to develop accurate and engaging reenactment scripts.
• Casting and Talent: $8,000
• Payment for actors and extras, including any required talent fees.
• Costumes and Props: $7,000
• Creating or renting period-appropriate costumes and props for the reenactment scenes.
• Location Rental and Set Design: $5,000
• Renting suitable locations and building necessary sets for the reenactments.
• Filming and Production: $5,000
• Crew salaries, equipment rental, and other production costs specific to the reenactment scenes.
4.2 Production Enhancements
• Higher Quality Production Values: $25,000
• Equipment Upgrades: $10,000
• Renting or purchasing higher-end cameras, lighting, and sound equipment to enhance the overall production quality.
• Advanced Post-Production: $10,000
• Higher budget for editing, color correction, sound design, and visual effects.
• Additional Filming Days: $5,000
• Extra days for shooting high-quality B-roll, additional interviews, and supplementary content.
4.3 Nationwide Premiere Tour
• Expanded Nationwide Screening Tour: $30,000
• Multi-City Screening Tour (dates and cities TBD)
• Venue Rentals: $10,000
• Costs for renting larger or more prestigious venues for screenings.
• Marketing and Promotion: $10,000
• Enhanced marketing efforts, including online advertising, press coverage, and promotional materials.
• Catering and Refreshments: $5,000
• Higher quality catering and refreshments for premiere events.
• Event Staffing: $5,000
• Additional staff to manage larger events, including ushers, security, and technical support.
• Q&A Sessions: $10,000
• Guest Speakers and Hosts: $5,000
• Honorariums and travel expenses for guest speakers, including notable figures from the film.
• Event Logistics: $5,000
• Costs for organizing and managing Q&A sessions, including microphones, seating, and other logistical needs.
4.4 Contingency Fund
• Contingency: $5,000
• Unexpected Expenses: Covering any unforeseen costs that arise during production, post-production, and the premiere tour.
Summary
• Reenactment Scenes: $30,000
• Higher Quality Production Values: $25,000
• Expanded Nationwide Screening Tour: $30,000
• Q&A Sessions: $10,000
• Contingency Fund: $5,000
Grand Total: $100,000